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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.21, 1,340.57 and 620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.21, 1,340.57 and 620.84 is: 930.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.21 : 1,340.57 = 620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.21/1,340.57 = 620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.21x = 1,340.57 × 620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.21x = 832,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,269.67/894.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.73

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